Mushfiqur out with 'contusion injury', expected to be fit for second Test against West Indies
"There wasn't sufficient improvement till this morning" to the injured finger, Bangladesh team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan said
DHAKA, Bangladesh experienced a toss win by Najmul Hossain Shanto's captaincy, who chose to bat against West Indies in the opening test of a two-match series. This move keeps Bangladesh's hopes alive to reach the World Test Championship final. Mushfiqur Rahim was omitted from the squad due to a hand injury, but Liton Das was recalled, missing a recent ODI series in the United Arab Emirates.
The team's focus was to strengthen their spin department, adding off-spin bowler Nayeem Hasan to the lineup alongside Mehidy Hasan Miraz and left-arm fast bowler Taijul Islam. Bangladesh boasts a strong record, having secured three wins from their last six Test matches, including two consecutive victories over Pakistan and a historic triumph in Australia.
The upcoming series against West Indies will be followed by Tests in South Africa and a home series against England. Despite a recent injury scare, West Indies aims to conclude this WTC cycle on a high note, with Justin Greaves, an in-form all-rounder, taking his spot in the starting lineup.
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